School-Community Liaison - Bilingual Arabic

Garden Grove Unified School District

Posted on : 23-05-2025

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Garden Grove, CA - USA

Hourly Salary

$ 25 - 30

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Posted on : 23-05-2025

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

THIS ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE GOOD FORTWELVE (12) MONTHS

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT

Click the link to see a short video about the position of School Community Liaison: new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($25.41). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($30.95).

JOBSUMMARY
The person in this position works 3.5 hours per day during school session and may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours for scheduled or unscheduled district and public events.Under direction provides bilingual liaison between the school home and the community; provides assistance to school families who may be eligible for various community services; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Serves as a liaison to facilitate communication about students which will help teachers and provide information to the parents/guardians about the school and its policies and programs.
Works closely with site leadership and staff to interpret for studentrelated matters.
Provides oral interpretation for a variety of meetings such as teacher conferences Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings student discipline meetings attendance meetings and other meetings as assigned.
Plans coordinates and presents parent education programs on a variety of topics as directed.
Assists with the referrals to community agencies for student and family needs such as those relating to counseling welfare housing employment legal services nutrition medical care eyeglasses and clothing.
Assists parents/guardians with applications and forms as appropriate.
Encourages parents/guardians to attend and participate in various workshops meetings advisory committees and other special events and may provide transportation if approved by an administrator.
Provides written translations such as flyers newsletters emails and other communications.
May take students home who become ill or for other reasons cannot remain at school; may assist site leadership or staff with home visits as needed.
Performs a variety of related clerical duties to support school and parent education programs.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent; and some experience providing oral interpretation and/or written translation are required. Completion of some college level courses is desired. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills knowledge and abilities may be considered.

SPECIAL NOTE: These positions require fluency in speaking reading and writing in both English and Arabic.

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.

Knowledge of:

Correct English and designated world language usage including spelling punctuation and grammar.
Computer programs and software including specialized language word processing software programs.
Telephone and office etiquette and procedures.
School programs and policies and community resources.
Cultural nuances of designated language.
Vocabulary related to a school district environment.

Ability to:

Promote school and district activities and encourage families to participate in them.
Learn about community services available and explain them to families.
Communicate effectively in the English language and the language of the community both in oral and written form.
Work cooperatively with students parents teachers site leadership and representatives of various community groups and agencies.
Operate computers and other standard office equipment and software effectively.
Maintain accurate office records.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications.The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process.The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience multiple choice performance and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.

NonDiscrimination Statement:
Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in educational programs activities or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry age color mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information gender gender identity gender expression nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation parental pregnancy family or marital status immigration and citizenship status military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Copies of GGUSDs policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination Title IX Rights and Protection and Statewide Resources are available upon request.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination harassment intimidation bullying and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K12 Educational Services Dr. Lorena Sanchez at or (714). Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator Chris Francis Director of Personnel Services at or (714). Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue Garden Grove CA 92840.

Pupils have the right to a free public education regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.

INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND EMPLOYMENT

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be completed on our website . Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file.

VETERANS CREDIT: Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code Section 45296. Veteran as used in this article means any person who has served in the United States armed forces in time of war or national emergency declared by the President of the United States of America and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. Armed forces means the United States Air Force Army Navy Marine Corps or Coast Guard. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points.

Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code Section 45296. A disabled veteran as used in this article means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration.

Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veterans Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management.

In order to obtain credit the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter.

A veteran may be credited veterans preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2.

HIRING PROCEDURES: Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.

EXAMINATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS:Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.

FINGERPRINTING: All new employees will be fingerprinted.

BENEFITS: All classified employees receive the following:

Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
Up to 14 paid holidays per year
Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
Social Security coverage

All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance for the employee
Life Insurance for the employee
Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER

9701.89 (Revised: 7/24)

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